AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil & Revenue Watch: Guyana received about US$1.23B (G$257B) in oil revenues for Q2 2026, up 57% from the prior quarter, with payments tied to roughly 15 crude lifts and production from the Stabroek Block. Power & Industry Readiness: The Wales Gas-to-Energy transmission network is now 99% complete, with hundreds of towers and major river-crossing works aimed at replacing costly bunker fuel and lowering electricity bills. Agriculture Cash Support: Region Three rice farmers started receiving over $201M in cash grants, while Region Five received more than $1.18B for 1,387 farmers—both moves to cushion production costs and protect food supply. Labour Crunch: A growing labour shortage is hitting construction, transport, mining and agriculture as oil-driven expansion outpaces the local workforce. Trade & Market Access: The Georgetown and T&T chambers signed an MoU to tackle non-tariff barriers and improve market access for Guyana’s exports. Regional Cooperation: ANSA McAL donated heavy equipment to support Venezuela’s earthquake recovery, as CARICOM’s humanitarian aid for Cuba clears sanctions-related banking hurdles. Governance & Accountability: GTUC renewed calls for an independent probe into President Ali’s 150-acre ranch and urged withdrawal of the Former Presidents’ Benefits Bill.
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